Komodo Dragon: The Largest Lizard on Earth | Sailing & Travel Ep 360

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An adult Komodo dragon can grow to 300 pounds and three and a half meters. They’re scary, and have been known to kill humans. But this is good news for the dragons, because interest in their man-eating credentials has made them a compelling ecotourist attraction and kept them from extinction.
Sailing in the Komodo National Park is not without its challenges. Apart from man-eating dragons, there are fierce, unnavigable currents running between the islands. But maybe that isn’t such a bad thing? In the old days, dragons were able to swim between islands, but not any more. And no-one wants to run into a dragon when snorkelling!
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00:00 Sailing to Komodo National Park
03:05 Anchoring next to Rinca Ranger Station
04:03 Land of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
09:05 Blissful sailing in Komodo National Park
12:47 Anchored in a remote corner of Komodo Island
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Комментарии : 41

@Jolie_sailor 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic use of music and areal drone shots on this one. What a fantastic place. A bucket list destination I will probably never get to go to. So once again thank you Liz & Jamie.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

It's definitely one to visit if you can. Thanks for the great feedback 👍

@nooneanybodyknows7912 7 месяцев назад

Watching this video is as close to a Komodo dragon I care to be. The musical score and voice-over were brilliant. Thanks for supporting the national park and sharing. 🐲 The anchorage and drone footage. 👏👏👏

@jonathanwetherell3609 7 месяцев назад

Seconded, the music and pictures were perfectly matched.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Funny you you should say that, when I first watched I told Jamie I thought he'd surpassed himself with the music this week. 👍🙏💕 Liz

@ooweesaler 7 месяцев назад

What a privilege to visit such an amazing and unique place. We sail because its part of the adventure visiting and exploring are what adventure is all about for us. To pass by and not explore is not to have been at all. Interesting your comment about agenda. We are spending more and more time on our boat now. More and more we find ourselves creating a route and program to bring some structure to our travels. Its a tricky balance. 😬

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Nice words, I agree. Our filming and photography helps to bring structure to our lives, but unless you've lived this kind of life it's difficult for most people to understand. Cheers! 🙏👍⛵ Liz

@collingtech1 7 месяцев назад

just gorgeous ep, thanks liz and jammie , absolutly stunning edit

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, good you enjoyed it. We loved our time there, it's quite a special place.

@humanafterall2076 7 месяцев назад

As a young kiwi that grew up in Indonesia I am totally in awe of you at the moment. I visited the island in the 1970s - 80s and it was spectacular then. Awesome episode and great to see you enjoying one of my favourite parts of the world. As for the other cruisers that refuse to pay a few bucks, well hopefully they find foul winds and steep waves on the way to their next destination. Unbelievable attitude of some tourists.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Yes, this part of the world is super-special, we love it here and the Komodo dragons are worth every penny of protection. Cheers! Liz 🙏

@virnakaiplau6231 7 месяцев назад

You are just so sovereign and superb in what you do! Reminded me of David Attenboroughs work to be quite honest. Thanks for this brilliant episode again.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

We loved this place, as I'm sure you realised. Thanks for the positive feedback. 🙏 Liz

@jeromehebert3184 7 месяцев назад

the water look just beautiful; the islands look fantastic, and the drone footage wow; the dragons looked scary and I am sure a real respect for their space helps your viewing pleasure.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely! I was equally respectful and intrigued. It was such an interesting place, I recommend it to everyone. 🙏 Liz

@SailingDreamMaker. 7 месяцев назад

Some great footage there. Those dragons are just so intimidating. But Komodo isn't just dragons, the clear water, fish life and snorkeling are also superb. one could spend weeks there on your own yacht. Thankyou Liz and Jamie. Ps I sent an email the other day.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Yes, there's the island of Komodo, but also the whole park. We loved it all. 👍 Unless you're a Patron or FTBMate, I doubt we would answer the email, sorry! Join us on Discord (link in description)... Liz

@londobali 7 месяцев назад

Spectacular episode! 🤩 Plenty of the scenes could as well be from Jurassic Park.. cue theme music..

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Cheers! That's exactly what we thought about the area when w were there. 🙏 Liz

@clairepapadatos1116 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely fabulous, my dears! Many thanks ❤❤

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! Liz 🙏

@stevebutterworth1937 7 месяцев назад

Wow! … how drone shots show us the world we live in,… it’s a great shame we/some,don’t appreciate it and respect it at eye level?… great job guys and good luck to the Komodo dragons!

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Drones can show a different perspective, and what's on the other side of the hill! 😁 I love seeing how small SY Esper looks in that stunning anchorage. 🙏 Liz

@Cliff_Elgie 7 месяцев назад

Great video guys

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Liz 🙏

@peterrahill9263 7 месяцев назад

64th subscriber LIKE; 268th tag-along view. It only takes one bite with their venom... and the rest of your day is completely spoiled.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

No truer word... It can be treated, but not always. 😳😁🤓 Liz

@peterrahill9263 7 месяцев назад

@@followtheboat agreeing with the pinned comment - always appreciate the drone footage captures - really shows off these glimpses of the globe my own eyes will likely never see. Thank you.

@jonathanwetherell3609 7 месяцев назад

Worriers anticipate the problems and live a safer life. Unfortunately we oft can not stop worrying and this can be a problem. I know, I am one of those. I do try to tell my self to stop worrying unnecessarily but usually fail.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

I inherited worrying from my mum. As she got older her anxiety increased. I'm hoping that by identifying it I can lose its hold over me. Letting go and realising you can't control everything in your life, is another step on the road to serenity. 🙏 Liz

@SimonStJohn 7 месяцев назад

Oh! Back to Lombok? Are you not going to Raja Empat anymore? 😢

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Raja Ampat was never the plan... We're heading to Malaysia! 🤓⛵🙏 Liz

@SimonStJohn 7 месяцев назад

@@followtheboat that's cool...but when you were up Suluwesi way I asked, hoping you might be and you indicated you might go to Raja Empat...was really stoked for that...never mind! Such an amazing place and I hope other cruising channels might go one day! Malaysia will be awesome to watch so fair winds and have fun!

@freelife102 7 месяцев назад

hi you both, say are there any boats for sale near sabah? thx so much

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

We left Sabah 18 months ago, so can't help you, I'm afraid. 🤓 Liz

@johnq.public2621 7 месяцев назад

No particular place to go, no time-driven agenda to be on, living on a sailing yacht in paradise with the beautiful woman you love. Jamie is going to be just fine. How to become Komodo dragon poop? FAaFO 🐉☠💩 😃👍👏👏👏🐻

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

Ahh, yes. Moments like those must be cherished. Thanks for your lovely words. 🙏💕 Liz

@johnq.public2621 7 месяцев назад

@@followtheboat 😁

@danielwardin3609 7 месяцев назад

Great episode! It took me a dense second to figure out the need for the elevated walkways! "Oh, of course!" Q.: why do Komodo dragons no longer swim between the islands? (From your description.) Is it environmental or genetic? Best regards as always.

@followtheboat 7 месяцев назад

I think they no longer migrate between the islands because of the currents. They probably started living there before the islands were formed and got stranded. I don't know, I'm just making it up! 😁 Even looking down from the walkways was scary, they looked to me like they could climb... 😳 Liz